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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow , Scotland ,United Kingdom

BSc Hons Biochemistry & Pharmacology

Biochemistry is the study of the composition, metabolism and function of biological systems at a molecular level. Biochemistry and the related field of molecular biology provide important advances in understanding the molecular basis of life and its role in the disease process.

Pharmacology is the study of how drugs and other chemicals affect the body in health and disease. This area explores the development of new and improved medicines and the treatment of disease.

The opportunity to choose specific degree combinations will allow you to go into specialist biomedical science areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular research, immunopharmacology, industrial immunology, drug research, biochemistry, microbiology and bacteriology.

1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) / 3rd for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (Complete University Guide 2025)
 

Intakes

  • Sep Deadline: May

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional /Unconditional Offer
14 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduate employers not only ask for a degree qualification, they expect job applicants to bring a range of skills that they have gained outside of their studies, e.g. through work experience, volunteering, part-time jobs. Strathclyde University Careers Service will be happy to help you to prepare for your future graduate career once you become a member of Strathclyde University.

At some stage we all make choices about the career path we will follow. We can help you with this process if:

  • You are unsure where to start,
  • You have no idea of the career that would suit you,  
  • You have some vague ideas but need support to think them through,
  • You need help finding more information

It is never too early to start thinking about your future career. We're happy to work with you from first year, throughout your degree and beyond graduation - at whatever stage you’ve reached in your thinking.

Choosing My Career
A great place to start is with our interactive online course Choosing My Career. It will help you make it a conscious and thoughtful decision, giving you the best chance of choosing a career path that suits your personality, skills and strengths.

This course helps you to:

  • Understand the process of making a career decision
  • Think about what you want from a career
  • Explore the options available to you
  • Plan your next steps to make it happen

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

  • For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X. Marks should be particularly strong in the proposed area of study.
  • IB: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements.
  • A Levels: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements.

FOR BANGLADESH

  • IB: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements
  • A Levels: Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements.
  • Applicants with qualifications other than the IB, A-Level of American High School Diploma would normally be required to complete a foundation programme.

FOR NEPAL

International Baccalaureate

  • Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements

A Levels

  • Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements.
  • Applicants with qualifications other than the IB, A-Level of American High School Diploma would normally be required to complete a foundation programme.

FOR SRI LANKA

  • IB - Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements. A Levels - Advanced entry to Year 2 of some programmes may be available. Please see course page for specific entry requirements. Applicants with qualifications other than the IB, A-Level of American High School Diploma would normally be required to complete a foundation programme.

 

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

 

Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.